- Year 4
Performing 'There are things that lurk in the library' by Joseph Coelho
I can perform the poem ‘There are Things that Lurk in the Library’ by Joseph Coelho.
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- Year 4
Performing 'There are things that lurk in the library' by Joseph Coelho
I can perform the poem ‘There are Things that Lurk in the Library’ by Joseph Coelho.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Performing poetry to an audience is an important part of the process of creating poetry.
- When performing poetry, you can vary your volume, pace and use gestures to have an impact on the audience.
- Deciding upon and creating a desired atmosphere is important when performing poetry.
- We can improve our performances of poetry through practice.
Keywords
Atmopshere - the mood created in a section or whole of a text
Volume - the loudness or softness of the voice when speaking or reading a poem
Pace - the speed or rhythm at which a poem is read or performed
Gesture - a movement that helps express an idea or meaning
Common misconception
Pupils may think a person can be 'good' or 'bad' at performing.
Explain that successful performances need practice, like any skill. By identifying the elements that contribute to a successful performance, we can then practise them.
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